Willard Middle School is one of 3 middle schools in the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD). Willard provides students with a rigorous common core curriculum that teaches the California State Standards. Academic emphasis and rigor is placed on: literature, reading, written language development, social studies, mathematics, science, and physical education. In addition, students are exposed to digital literacy, visual and performing arts, foreign language, debate, publishing, nutrition, and cooking. Reading, language and math support classes assist students who need extra instruction and support.

Willard offers a spacious campus where students learn, socialize, and utilize the skills that are needed to be productive citizens in society. The campus includes: a STEM lab, an art room, multiple music rooms, The Metal Shop Theater, gym, cooking room and library. Students also learn and socialize outdoors in our amphitheater, our garden, and our athletic field. Classes take advantage of Willard Park, adjacent to the campus for a number of activities and experiential learning opportunities. Students at Willard participate in grade level assemblies in our cafetorium but often eat lunch outdoors. Musical performances also take place in our cafetorium.

Willard celebrated its Centennial in 2016. Find lots of great history on our Centennial page!